Formula 1 motorsport chief Ross Brawn is aiming to introduce methods that would stop top teams getting a development advantage over the rest with the new 2021 cars.
The introduction of the current aerodynamic regulations in 2017 largely led to the two-tier grid which exists as the top three teams with their much larger resources have gotten further down the development path with the midfield now trying to catch up.
Now, with all-new cars set to be introduced as part of the overhaul in just over two years time, Brawn believes co-operation between the teams will keep the competitive order much closer.
"The FIA and ourselves [Liberty Media] have issued a framework of what the car could be like with tasks for each team to look at aspects of it," he explained to Formula1.com.
"It's not enough for teams to go off and start designing a car, we're purposefully trying to hold back on that. We don't want teams with a lot of resources to gain a march on those who don't.
"But it's a difficult balance because there is a perfectly valid argument that the later you leave the issuing of the information, the more it suits the teams with a lot of resources," he added.
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Earlier this year, a first glimpse into the various concepts being discussed for 2021 were revealed and talks are continuing on shaping those regulations with the goal of allowing the next generation F1 cars to be much more driver-orientated.
Asked when he expects the final design rules to be agreed, Brawn replied: "The teams will have about a year or so to work on the designs of these cars, I think that's the right sort of timescale.
"Once they've designed their 2020 cars, they need to be able to focus on 2021."
